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Barcelona on October 15th!
Dear All,
My wife made the decision to move forward with Dr. Clavel on the 15th of October. We are glad to have the decision out of the way. If anyone else will be there from the 13th to the 24th please let us know! For the rest of you, any tips and tricks for our stay would be appreciated! Thanks! Dave
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- Wife has been diagnosed with Severe Spinal Stenosis Right and Left Sides, Degenerative Disk Disease at C5/6 and C6/7, Large Osteophyte Complexes at a both levels, with C6/7 on R/H Side, and C5/6 both R/H and L/H Sides. Also Reverse Lordosis. - Performed 2-Level ADR with M6-C by Dr. Clavel, Barcelona Spine Center on 10/15/14. |
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Decision Made
I am glad you all have everything lined up and I hope it is a total success.
Having the decision made is definitely a weight lifted off of me too. My surgery for the M6-C is next Wednesday in NC. Artificial disc are changing spine surgery. Wishing you safe travels and a speedy recovery.
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Mimi I injured three disc in my neck with a fractured vertebra and compression on C-5 that caused severe pain, numbness and weakness in both arms and legs. After a lot of research, I had a successful M6-C Total Artificial Disc Replacement on C-5-6 as part of a clinical trial, to stabilize my neck and improve my health. So far I am doing well and feeling better every day. |
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We wish you the best as well and thank you for participating in the trial. Because of you, the US will soon have the same tools, technology and experience as abroad. Please let us know how you feel after you get out of the procedure.
Dave
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- Wife has been diagnosed with Severe Spinal Stenosis Right and Left Sides, Degenerative Disk Disease at C5/6 and C6/7, Large Osteophyte Complexes at a both levels, with C6/7 on R/H Side, and C5/6 both R/H and L/H Sides. Also Reverse Lordosis. - Performed 2-Level ADR with M6-C by Dr. Clavel, Barcelona Spine Center on 10/15/14. |
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Adr
Good luck, all the best!!!!
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L5 S 1 herniation burning feet groin pain. Undisgnosed for months finally getting answers. |
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Good luck to the surgical patients Mimi and Dave's wife. I fully understand from personal experience that spouses or significant others can make a difference in the outcomes as well. My wife went through the issues I experienced immediately following surgery (e.g. pain, sleepless nights, all types of meds, rehab, etc.) as well as the successes such as regular progress, taking on more activity and improved spirits. So best of luck to you too Dave.
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1989 – herniated disc at L5-S1 1992 – L5-S1 broad bulging; right L5 nerve root compression; impingement on S1 root within spinal canal; 2006 – DDD L3-S1; disk bulge at L3-L4 and mild facet/ligmentous hypertrophy; L4-L5 large herniated disc; facet/ligmentous hypertrophy with stenosis; disc herniation & dessication at L5-S1; 2013/2014 – Dessication and significant disc height loss at L4-L5 & L5-S1; L3-L4 disc bulge with hypertrophy; mild spinal stenosis; Grade 1 anterolisthesis (3mm); L4-L5 - marginal spurring and moderate hypertrophy causing neuroforaminal narrowing; L5-S1 - moderate-severe neuroforaminal narrowing; lumbar lordosis is straightening. New pains & functional limitations in late 2013 led to exploring ADR procedures. Consulted with 8 surgeons domestically and 9 in Europe. May 2014 – Anterior and posterior incisions in a 5-hour surgery resulted in 2 M-6s and one facet joint prosthesis (dynamic stabilization system). On the road to full recovery. |
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Congratulations - making the decision and selecting the surgeon is the most agonizing part. You will start getting nervous as the date approaches but you are on a good path.
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Bad fall on A$$, Feb 2001 ice hockey Lami L4/L5 April 2001, L5/S1 Aug 2001 Severe dislocated coccyx (same fall) Un-diagnosed til 09. (Cannot sit) Low back pain mild until 2011 - pull started a generator from knees. rhizotomy Nov 2011 - zilch Facet joint inj. 18 mo. (no impact) Can only stand/walk for approx. 30 min 21 hrs/day in bed L3-5 Activ-Ls (April 2014) Dr Zeegers - walk every day, swim 3 x week. Pain free, no pain meds. Extremely pleased with my decision |
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Tell Clavel Andrew Radakovitz and Scott say 'hi'!
Miss that guy. Is that strange? To miss your surgeon? We just got along so well. I called him the Catalan Clint Eastwood. I think he liked that. There's a bit of star quality to the man, natural charisma. Nurses kind of naturally gravitate to the man, so does my wife. Dang! That sucks. Anyway, none of that matters. He's just really good at what he does and it's all you need to know. You're in good hands.
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Weightlifter since 12 years old, now mid-40's and figuring out this wasn't such a good idea. Chronic back pain started in 2010 while shrugging weights that a 40 yr. old shouldn't even try. MRI in 2012 showing L4/L5, L5/S1 herniations and L2/L3 bulge. L5/S1 taking on new shape, chronic sciatica, etc. DEXA bone scan performed 5/7/14 showing mild osteopenia. Surgery performed July 9th, 2014, Dr Clavel, hybrid three level lumbar. |
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Prayers and positive vibes headed your way.
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1998- Injured neck and back in USAF 2011 - Started experiencing Severe Symptoms, Migranes, numbness, spasms in legs and feet and sciatica. Feb 2014 - Received upper Lumbar Injection - Severe Allergy to injection Mar 2014 - MRI of Cervical and Lumbar, protruding disc in C3-7, Herniated Disc in L5/S1, placed on STD and FMLA ) July 2014 - Stem Cell Procedure performed Oct 20, 2014 - ADR (MOBI-C) at C5-7 and Anterior Fusion at L5/S1 by Dr. Pettine and Dr. Techy |
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